"Noncredit Instructor/Trainer for Customized Aviation Maintenance Technology Course"

About Cape Cod Community College:

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.

For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today's highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our instructors/trainers are experienced educators with in-depth knowledge in their subject matter field, deeply committed to providing exceptional student support and exhibiting strong organizational and communication skills. CCAPE's clients/students trust our instructors/trainers with sensitive information, and our instructors/trainers have the highest level of integrity in all interactions, including respecting client organizational cultures and climates. Our training programs and course opportunities are contract-based and/or subject to enrollment.

This Instructor role will design, lead, and deliver a customized Aviation Maintenance Technology Program through the Center for Community and Professional Education (CCAPE) at Cape Cod Community College, in partnership with an employer client, to prepare participants for their Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Guide a cohort of approximately 10-15 employees through a self-paced, 8-week e-learning module designed to prepare them for the three FAA Knowledge Exams: General, Airframe, and Powerplant.
2. Develop and deliver a customized 48-hour Airframe & Powerplant Review and Exam Prep Practical, consisting of 12 hours per week over 4 weeks (two weekday evening sessions and one Saturday session).
3. Provide hands-on, laboratory-based instruction at the Cape Cod Community College Plymouth campus, reinforcing e-learning concepts through applied practice in aircraft systems, materials, and maintenance procedures.
4. Design instructional materials, assessments, and lab exercises aligned with FAA Part 147 standards and industry best practices.
5. Maintain student progress records, provide weekly feedback, and ensure 100% completion and exam readiness for each participant.
6. Collaborate with program leadership and the employer partner to evaluate learning outcomes and recommend curriculum updates based on participant performance and FAA regulation changes.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certification.
2. Three years of relevant work experience in an aviation maintenance capacity.
3. Demonstrated presentation skills in the classroom including integration of computer-based aviation software program(s).
4. Commitment to the community college philosophy.
5. Demonstrated evidence of keeping current in the fields of aviation and teaching.
6. Ability to relate pedagogically to the needs and interests of students.
7. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues.
8. Potential to make significant contributions to curriculum and project development.
9. Ability to meet the challenges of a broad curriculum and a student body with diverse abilities, interests, and backgrounds.
10. Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple and competing priorities.
11. Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory.
12. Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical education.
13. Ability to work and communicate cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.
14. Effective oral and written communication skills, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
15. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate degree or higher in aviation or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
2. US Military Base Access / security clearance.
3. Skilled user of PowerPoint, MSWord, and Excel.
4. Ability to utilize media equipment.
5. Ability to read/interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
6. Ability to maintain control in a classroom environment and diffuse difficult situations when necessary.
7. Strong verbal, written, and teaching skills.
8. Experience with the integration of aviation technology and alternative delivery systems of instruction in the teaching-learning process.
9. Experience, an appreciation for, and commitment to working in a global, multicultural academic setting.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION: Part-time, up to 18 hours per week, project-based/contract position. Anticipated rate of pay of $75/hour for instruction, dependent upon qualifications including teaching and field experience. An additional (one-time) $1,200 stipend is available for curriculum development and student support. Non-benefited, non-unit position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2026 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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